Solidworks Design Engineer

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm I’m currently working with a growing, forward-thinking UK manufacturer who are looking to bring in a SolidWorks Design Engineer to join their team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be designing and developing components for commercial vehicle conversions—working closely with manufacturing and installation teams to turn ideas into real, buildable solutions. 🛠️ What you’ll be doing: ➡ Designing components and assemblies using SolidWorks ➡ Producing detailed CAD drawings and technical documentation ➡ Collaborating with production to ensure designs are practical and compliant ➡ Supporting bespoke builds and product development ➡ Improving existing designs for performance and manufacturability 👀 What they’re looking for: ✔ SolidWorks experience in a design engineering role ✔ Mechanical design background (automotive / commercial vehicles / heavy engineering ideal) ✔ Strong understanding of manufacturing processes ✔ A practical, solutions-focused mindset 💡 Bonus points if you have: – Experience with HGV or vehicle conversions – Knowledge of compliance / type approval – Exposure to hydraulics or chassis modifications ✨ Why it’s worth a look: ✔ Competitive salary (DOE) ✔ Brand new, modern facilities ✔ Interesting, bespoke projects ✔ Real input into design & innovation ✔ Supportive, family-oriented team ✔ Wellbeing initiatives + monthly staff draw